WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- The Winston-Salem State University women's basketball team will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, taking on Johnson C. Smith University on February 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside Brayboy Gymnasium.   

The Lady Rams will conclude the regular season traveling to Salisbury, North Carolina, taking on Livingstone College on February 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside New Trent Gymnasium.   

Things to Know vs Johnson C. Smith University

Location: Charlotte, N.C. (Brayboy Gymnasium)

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 18| 5:30 p.m.

Media: Watch/Live Stats

Things to Know vs Livingstone College 

Location: Salisbury, N.C. (New Trent Gymnasium)

Date/Time: Saturday, February 21| 2:00 p.m.

Media: Watch

Series Information vs Johnson C. Smith University  

This will be the 2nd match this season between the Rams and Golden Bulls. Last time the Rams defeated Golden Bulls 59-41 on January 29, 2026. 

Series Information vs Livingstone College 

This will be the 2nd match this season between the Rams and the Blue Bears. Last time the Rams defeated the Blue Bears 76-60 on February 10, 2026. 

New Coaching Staff:

WSSU women's basketball enters a new era under the leadership of Coach Tierra Terry, no stranger to the CIAA as she was the head coach at Virginia Union. Coach Terry is also a graduate and former player for Winston-Salem State. She added coach Jessica Freeman and Dylan Anderson to her staff in the off-season.

 Ram Returners:

The Rams brought back seven returners from last year's squad: sophomore Alana Biosse, junior Zion Dixon, and seniors Kierran Walker, Alexandria Warren, Jakaiya Mack, Chloe Williams and Jahmaria Miles.

 Ram Newcomers:

During the off-season, WSSU welcomed in nine newcomers: freshman TaNiya Simms, Kloe Thompson, Taylor Simpson, Breonna Roaf, Amari Kilgore-Baldwin, sophomore Ah'Kiyah Pye, junior Neveah Farmer, senior Makayla Waleed and transfer sophomore Maia Charles.

CIAA Preseason/Polls:

The Lady Rams were selected to finish seventh in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) preseason poll.

Jakaiya Mack was named to the preseason team.

CIAA Weekly Awards 

• Ah'Kiyah Pye was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for week three. 

• Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for week four. 

• Ah'Kiyah Pye was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for week five. 

• Makayla Waleed was named CIAA Defensive Player of the Week for week six, while teammate Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Rookie of the Week. 

• Maia Charles was named CIAA Player of the Week, while Amari Baldwin was named Rookie of the Week for week eight.

• Maia Charles was named CIAA Player of the Week, while Ah'Kiyah Pye was named Rookie of the 

• Week for week nine.

• Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Player of the Week for week 10. 

• Breonna Roaf was named CIAA Rookie of the Week for the week of Feb. 8-14.

WBCA Coaches Poll

The Lady Rams were ranked 18th in the WBCA Coaches Poll this week. 

Last Time Out

The Lady Rams defeated Shaw University 78-40 on February 14. Makayla Waleed led the Rams with 18 points, followed by Kierran Walker chipping in with 14 points. 

Scouting Report:

The Rams are led in scoring by Maia Charles, averaging 13.0 points, followed by Makayla Waleed with 11.2 points, and Nevaeh Farmer with 10.0 points. WSSU is averaging 67.1 points per game. 

Johnson C. Smith University (7-15, 4-10 CIAA, 1-7 South) 

The Golden Bulls fell to Fayetteville State 73-61 on February 14. La'Niya Simes leads the Golden Bulls in scoring with 12.2 points per game, followed by Salote Franklin with 11.4 points per game. JCSU is averaging 55.9 points per game. 

Livingstone College (6-18, 5-8 CIAA, 3-5 South) Play Shaw (Feb.18)

The Blue Bears fell to Claflin 43-42 on February 14. Breasia Colt leads the Blue Bears in scoring with 13.3 points per game, followed by Jasiyah Crawford with 11.4 points per game. LC is averaging 64.1 points per game. 

Up Next

The Lady Rams will travel to Baltimore, Maryland, participating in the CiAA Tournament starting on February 24.